How Many People Are Named Rava?
Complete statistics for the name Rava: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rava is a very rare female name, with only 5 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 68,839,635 Americans. The majority of those named Rava are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1923.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 79All 11 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1923Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rava Through the Generations
Rava has been a name that has seen stability over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1923 when 6 babies were given this name. Today, there are 5 individuals named Rava living in the United States, with the average age being 79 years old. This age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 6 out of the 5 people being over 60, while none are under 30. This suggests that Rava is a name that resonates more with the older generation, maintaining a classic feel despite its rarity.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rava's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Rava
How Many People Have the Name Rava?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 251 people in the United States currently share the name Rava. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,320,515 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rava a Common or Rare Name?
Rava is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rava Mean?
Rava means "creative variant of Ravi" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rava in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rava Most Popular?
The name Rava reached peak popularity in 1923, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rava?
Approximately 251 people named Rava live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 251. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,320,515 Americans.
Is Rava a rare name?
Rava is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,320,515 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rava mean?
Rava means "creative variant of Ravi" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Rava more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rava are male and 100% are female.
When was Rava most popular?
Rava peaked in 1923 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.